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Summer Reading Kickoff: Touch-A-Truck

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading and Learning Program! Climb aboard a variety of large vehicles and learn what they do. While you're there, pick up a Summer Reading log and register you...

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading and Learning Program! Climb aboard a variety of large vehicles and learn what they do. While you're there, pick up a Summer Reading log and register your family for the program.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Game On

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn new tabletop strategy and party games. Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Required
Event Details:

Learn new tabletop strategy and party games. Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

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Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" by Mary Roach 

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

"Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" by Mary Roach 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn how to play the world's most famous tabletop RPG. All materials provided. No previous experience required. Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to play the world's most famous tabletop RPG. All materials provided. No previous experience required. Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Adventure Bags!

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Art, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Build your Summer Reading adventure goody bag! Visit stations to decorate a water bottle, bookmark, and tote bag in preparation for Summer Reading adventures! Sign up for Summer Re...

Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Art, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Build your Summer Reading adventure goody bag! Visit stations to decorate a water bottle, bookmark, and tote bag in preparation for Summer Reading adventures! Sign up for Summer Reading and receive your reading log at this drop-in event!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Currency: A History

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Scott H Vogel, professional numismatist reviews the history of currency and evaluates your currency.

Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Event Details:

Scott H Vogel, professional numismatist reviews the history of currency and evaluates your currency.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Bucket Drumming Workshop

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Music, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with a lively and interactive performance of dinosaur beat bucket drumming from Crystal Murphy Music. Ice cream social to follow. For families with children...

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Kick off Summer Reading with a lively and interactive performance of dinosaur beat bucket drumming from Crystal Murphy Music. Ice cream social to follow. For families with children ages 3-11. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Build an ice cream sundae and sign up for Summer Reading! For families with children and teens of all ages. This event will take place at the Cecilton Community Center at Parkla...

Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Build an ice cream sundae and sign up for Summer Reading! For families with children and teens of all ages.

This event will take place at the Cecilton Community Center at Parklands (203 East Main Street). 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.
 

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Drop in to enjoy an ice cream treat while registering your family for this year's Summer Reading & Learning Program. For families with children and teens of all ages. No regist...

Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Drop in to enjoy an ice cream treat while registering your family for this year's Summer Reading & Learning Program. For families with children and teens of all ages. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Risk

This program may have items present that could present an allergy risk. Please contact our staff for more information.
 

No registration

No registration required.

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Find Your Next New Book

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the patio to hear about new book releases, just in time for Summer Reading!

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

Join us on the patio to hear about new book releases, just in time for Summer Reading!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Play & Learn

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five
Event Details:

Play, socialize, and learn while making connections. For families with children ages birth-2.  Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Required
Event Details:

Play, socialize, and learn while making connections. For families with children ages birth-2. 

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Children's Book Festival

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Meet and greet children’s book authors while enjoying family-friendly activities such as face painting, ice cream, balloon animal...

Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Books & Authors, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Meet and greet children’s book authors while enjoying family-friendly activities such as face painting, ice cream, balloon animals, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Wildlife Photography for Teens

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn facts about local wildlife while meeting LIVE animals. Then, test your skills at wildlife photography. Presented by Wildlife Adventures. Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn facts about local wildlife while meeting LIVE animals. Then, test your skills at wildlife photography. Presented by Wildlife Adventures. Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Art Club

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cecilton Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Bring a current work-in-progress or create something new using our supplies. Grades 6-12. This program will be held in the Cecilton Community Center (203 East Main Street).

Required
Library Branch: Cecilton Branch
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Bring a current work-in-progress or create something new using our supplies. Grades 6-12.

This program will be held in the Cecilton Community Center (203 East Main Street).

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

We Kids Rock

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Mr. Bill Currier will have everyone rockin’ and rollin’ in this lively, interactive musical program. For families with children ages 2-6. Registration opens two weeks prior to t...

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Music
Required
Event Details:

Mr. Bill Currier will have everyone rockin’ and rollin’ in this lively, interactive musical program. For families with children ages 2-6.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

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Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chesapeake City Meeting Room at Chesapeake City Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Where the Lost Wander" by Amy Harmon 

Required
Library Branch: Chesapeake City Branch
Room: Chesapeake City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

"Where the Lost Wander" by Amy Harmon 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

We Kids Rock

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:

Mr. Bill Currier will have everyone rockin’ and rollin’ in this lively, interactive musical program. For families with children ages 2-6. Registration opens two weeks prior to t...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Program Type: Music
Required
Event Details:

Mr. Bill Currier will have everyone rockin’ and rollin’ in this lively, interactive musical program. For families with children ages 2-6.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

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Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner *Please note: this discussion is being held at the Perryville Town Hall (parking behind building).*

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

"The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner

*Please note: this discussion is being held at the Perryville Town Hall (parking behind building).*

Teen Cuisine: Vegetarian Pasta Salad

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North East Creative Commons at North East Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn to make easy vegetarian pasta with crispy roasted chickpeas. Grades 6-12. Participants will use CCPL's new kitchen cart. This program was made possible in part by the Mary...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Creative Commons
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Event Details:

Learn to make easy vegetarian pasta with crispy roasted chickpeas. Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Brian Curry's Magical Math

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rising Sun Meeting Room at Rising Sun Branch
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Laugh, learn, and be AMAZED by incredible magic tricks, all while utilizing your math skills! Presented by magician Brian Curry. Ages 6-11. Registration opens two weeks prior to...

Required
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Required
Event Details:

Laugh, learn, and be AMAZED by incredible magic tricks, all while utilizing your math skills! Presented by magician Brian Curry. Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Brian Curry's Magical Math

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Meeting Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Laugh, learn, and be AMAZED by incredible magic tricks, all while utilizing your math skills! Presented by magician Brian Curry. Ages 6-11. Registration opens two weeks prior to...

Required
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Required
Event Details:

Laugh, learn, and be AMAZED by incredible magic tricks, all while utilizing your math skills! Presented by magician Brian Curry. Ages 6-11.

Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Art Lab: Bracelets & Charms

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Show us your creativity while making wish bracelets and backpack charms! Grades 6-12.

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Show us your creativity while making wish bracelets and backpack charms! Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Author Visit: JoAnn Dawson

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elkton Meeting Room at Elkton Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Local author JoAnn Dawson discusses her book "Bed, Breakfast & Beyond: 20 Years of Kooky Guests, Gentle Ghosts, and Horses in Between." 

Required
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Event Details:

Local author JoAnn Dawson discusses her book "Bed, Breakfast & Beyond: 20 Years of Kooky Guests, Gentle Ghosts, and Horses in Between." 

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North East Storytime Room at North East Branch
Age Group:
Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Grades K-5. Please call the North East Branch Library Children's Department at 410-...

Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading one-on-one with a specially-trained therapy dog. Grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.